Tuberous begonia
Begonia × tuberhybrida
Also called Non-stop begonia and Basket begonia
Houseplant · BegoniasIt grows from a tuber that is lifted in autumn and started again in March, which is the whole difference between this and the bedding begonia — that one is thrown away, this one you keep for years.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Medium
- Water
- Every 3 daysDrench and drain — water the whole surface until it runs from the holes.
- Light
- Bright, out of the midday sun
- Feed
- Once a fortnight
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Tender — no frost at all RHS H2, to 1°C
- Size
- 0.3 m tall · 0.3 m across
- Lifecycle
- Bulb
- Origin
- A garden hybrid of Andean species
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-05.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
First signs of trouble
- White bloom on leaves and buds by August, worst where the plants are crowded in a basket.Powdery mildew · disease
- A lifted tuber goes soft at the hollow crown over winter. Dust the surface dry before boxing it, and never bag it.Tuber rot in store · disease